UK Premiere: Daniel O’Connell: The Emancipator with Q&A from Ruán Magan

About the show

New Documentary Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Ireland’s Great Liberator on the 250th Anniversary of his Birth.
In 2025, Ireland and the world will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O’Connell – a visionary statesman, reformer, and champion of human rights. To mark the occasion, a powerful new documentary,Daniel O’Connell: The Emancipator, will be released, offering a fresh exploration of the life and enduring impact of one of Ireland’s greatest figures.

The release of Daniel O’Connell: The Emancipator will form part of a year-long programme of commemorations honouring O’Connell’s 250th anniversary, inviting audiences to reflect on how his vision for justice and democracy continues to shape our world.

This one-hour documentary, produced by Create One traces O’Connell’s journey from Kerry lawyer to global advocate for justice. Known asThe Liberator, he secured Catholic Emancipation, pioneered non-violent mass political mobilization, and inspired democratic movements around the world.